1. Mississippi
Score: 202;
Ranking on Cost of Living Data Series list: #1;
Average college tuition, plus taxes: $61,749;
Average annual cost of child care: $4,863;
It is no wonder that Mississippi took the first place on our list of the cheapest states to live in the US for families list since it has the lowest average annual cost of child care in the whole country. Housing is also very affordable, and when it comes to the average utility costs, only the residents of New Mexico and Montana, pay less. Although it is often overlooked by families searching for a new home, the state offers the most affordable living, plenty of organic produce and rich hospitality. Towns like Madison, Hernando, and Petal, have incredibly good schools, which can easily compete with some of the best high and elementary schools in the United States.
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